What is engine turned decoration?

The mechanical engraving of an intricate and repetitive pattern onto an underlying surface using an engine turning machine. This entry refers to guilloche on metal.

What is turned aluminum?

Engine turning is a mechanical finish in which very precise spins are applied in overlapping rows on aluminum. The finish was popular on vintage race cars and airplanes. Engine turned dash panels were fashionable in the 1920’s and 1930’s.

What does it mean for an engine to turn over?

The term “turning the engine over” refers to the literal turning of the crankshaft which then in turn allows the other necessary parts including the pistons and cam shaft to start moving in a domino effect.

What is engine turn vinyl?

Rvinyl Engine Turn mirror chrome craft vinyl films are an installer friendly, trim-to-fit sheet of polyester film. Use this great film in your Cricut, Silhouette or any other brand of electronic cutter to cut decals, trim, labels and more.

What does the term engine turned mean?

Definition of engine turning 1 : a method of ornamentation of a surface (as of a watch) by means of a rose engine or lathe. 2 : ornamentation in the form of a pattern of fine lines produced by engine turning.

Why is aluminum easier to machine?

Aluminum is more machinable than some of the other metals due to the fact it chips easily and can be relatively easy to shape. “Chipping easily” means the material is more “free machining”, and implies the cutting tool spends more time and effort cutting the work-piece, instead of chips it has just created.

Which aluminum is best for machining?

6061-T6
6061-T6 is one of the most popular aluminum alloys on the market and most manufacturing companies offer it as the standard grade for CNC machining. It’s versatile, easy to machine, and 6061 can even have different heat treatments. 6061-T6 is an excellent all-purpose material applicable to a wide variety of use-cases.